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# AURA DYE LASER SYSTEM (ADLS) (K984424)

_Laserscope · GEX · Mar 5, 1999 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Laserscope
- **Product Code:** [GEX](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX.md)
- **Decision Date:** Mar 5, 1999
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4810
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Intended Use

The Laserscope Aura Dye Laser System and Accessories are intended for the surgical Incision/excision, I the Lastlation and coagulation of soft tissue. All soft fissue is included, such as skin, cutaneous tissue, subcitaneous tissue, strated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs and glands.

## Device Story

Aura Dye Laser System (ADLS) consists of two consoles: one housing a KTP/532 pump laser and one housing a Dye Module to generate treatment light. System includes power supplies, cooling mechanism, and optical deck. User interface on Console 1 features LCD display, control knobs for laser settings, and READY/STANDBY controls. Treatment light delivered via fiber optic handpieces or scanner. Operated by physicians in clinical settings for soft tissue surgery. System provides precise laser energy for cutting, vaporizing, ablating, and coagulating tissue; benefits include controlled tissue interaction for various surgical specialties. Emergency shut-off button provided for safety.

## Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. The device complies with federal performance standards 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 for medical laser systems.

## Technological Characteristics

Tunable dye laser system; KTP/532 pump source; fiber optic delivery; cooling mechanism for heat dissipation; LCD user interface; emergency shut-off; complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.

## Regulatory Identification

(1) A carbon dioxide laser for use in general surgery and in dermatology is a laser device intended to cut, destroy, or remove tissue by light energy emitted by carbon dioxide.(2) An argon laser for use in dermatology is a laser device intended to destroy or coagulate tissue by light energy emitted by argon.

## Predicate Devices

- Laserscope Aura ([K984424](/device/K984424.md))
- Orion Lasers systems ([K984424](/device/K984424.md))
- Coherent Versa Pulse C ([K984424](/device/K984424.md))
- Candela ScleroPulse ([K984424](/device/K984424.md))
- Cynosure PhotoGenica LV ([K984424](/device/K984424.md))

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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## 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS

# REGULATORY AUTHORITY:

Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, 21 CFR 807.92

#### COMPANY NAME/CONTACT:

Paul H. Hardiman Manager, Regulatory Affairs/Clinical Affairs Laserscope 3052 Orchard Drive San Jose, CA 95134-2011 408 943-0636 Phone: FAX: 408 943-1454

### DEVICE TRADE NAME:

Aura Dye Laser System (ADLS)

#### DEVICE COMMON NAME:

Tunable Dye Laser System

#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:

The Laserscope Aura Dye Laser System and Accessories consists of a moveable consoles containing power supples, aiming and treatment lasers on a solid optical deck, and a cooling mechanism to dissipate the heat generated by the system.

The entire laser unit and controls are contained in two consoles, an Aura KTP/532 laser as a pump source, and a Dye Module to produce treatment light. Consoles 1 and 2 are electrically connected to the facility's power

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source. Emission of the pumping laser beam from Console 1 is through a flexible fiber optic to Console 2, the Dye Laser Module. Treatment light is delivered from Dye Module through fiber optic handpieces and/or scanner. The user interface consists of an LCD on Console 1 which displays laser parameters, data on connected devices and information on messages and prompts. Located on the front panel of Console 1 are four knobs enabling the user to select laser settings, and a READY/STANDBY button for selecting READY or STANDBY mode. An on/off keyswitch turns the laser system on and off. An emergency shut off button disables the laser and places the laser system in a holding status.

#### DEVICE CLASSIFICATION:

KTP/532 Pumped Dye Laser Systems and Accessories have not been specifically classified; however Nd.YAG, C02, and Argon Surgical Lasers have been classified as Class II medical devices by the OB/GYN, General Plastic Surgery and ENT Device Advisory Panels (884.4550, 878.4810, and 874.4490 & 874.4500. respectively)..

## PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

The Laserscope Aura Dye Laser System and accessories complies with federal regulations and the performance standards 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 for medical laser systems.

#### INDICATION FOR USE STATEMENT:

The Laserscope Aura Dye Laser System and Accessories is indicated for use in the procedures involving cutting (incision/excision), vaporizing.

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ablation and coagulation of soft tissue.

All soft tissue in included such as skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs and glands.

#### CLINICAL APPLICATIONS:

Dermatology / Plastic Surgery General Surgery Genitourinary Gynecology Oral / Maxillofacial Otorhinolaryngology / Head and Neck (ENT) Ophthalmology Podiatry

#### COMPARISON WITH PREDICATE DEVICE:

The Laserscope Aura Dye Laser System is substantially equivalent to Laserscope Aura and Orion Lasers systems, as well as the Coherent Versa Pulse C, Candela ScleroPulse, and Cynosure PhotoGenica LV laser systems based on wavelength, pulse duration and/or pulse frequency.

The risks end benefits for the Laserscope Aura Dye Laser System and Accessories are comparable to the predicate devices when used for similar clinical applications.

Since the Laserscope Aura Dye Laser System and Accessories are

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substantially equivalent with respect to indications for use, materials, method of operation and physical construction to the predicate device, we believe it clearly meets the requirements for substantial equivalence according to Section 510(k) guidelines. Safety and effectiveness are reasonably assured, therefore justifying 510(k) clearance for commercial sale.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

MAR - 5 1999

Mr. Paul H. Hardiman Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs Laserscope 3052 Orchard Drive San Jose, California 95134

K984424 Re: Trade Name: Tunable Aura Dye Laser System Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: December 10, 1998 Received: December 11, 1998

Dear Mr. Hardiman:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4595. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours.

Stipt Rurdu

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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# INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT

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510(k) Number.

Device Name:

K984424

Tunable Aura Dye Laser System

Indications for Use:

The Laserscope Aura Dye Laser System and Accessories are intended for the surgical Incision/excision, I the Lastlation and coagulation of soft tissue. All soft fissue is included, such as skin, cutaneous tissue, subcitaneous tissue, strated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs and glands.

Dermatology/Plastic Surgery.Indications include epidermal nevi, telangiectasia, spider veins, verrucae, skin tags, anal tags, keratoses, debulking benign tumors and cysts, superficial skin lesions, and benign pigmented lesions.

General Surgery: Indications include surgical incision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of soft tissue where skin incision, tissue dissection, excision of external tumors and lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, turnors and lesions, tissue ablations and/or vessel coagulation may be in indicated.

Genitourinary: Indications include lesions of the external genitalia, urethra and anus, periis, scrotum and urethra (Includes condyloma acuminata, giant perineal condyloma and verruccous carcinoma), vulvar lesions, polyps and familial polyps of the colon.

Gynecology: Indications include cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), herpes simplex, endometrial adhesions, cysts, and condyloma.

Oral/Maxillofacial:Indications include benign oral tumors, oral and glossal lesions.

Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck (ENT): Indications include ear, nose and throat lesions, polyps, cysts, excision of carcinogenic tissue and oral leukoplakia.

Ophthalmology: Indications include soft tissue surrounding the eye and orbit.

Podiatry: Indications include wart, plantar verrucae, and large mosiac verrucae.

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